Compex Ex' Training

Hazardous Training Hazardous Environments 5 Day

EX01 to EX04 Competence Based Course

Installation Inspection and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous and

Potentially Explosive Environments.

Introduction:

This nationally recognised course provides competence based training and assessment for
electrical and instrumentation technicians working in hazardous areas in offshore and
onshore industrial environments. The facilities are unique and custom built to include a
realistic working plant and a simulated hazardous area. 'Ex' Training provides Electrical
Installation Engineering Industry Training Organisation (EIEITO) Nationally Approved
Competence based Training.

The Health and Safety Executive has supported the development of this programme.

Course Objectives:

The course aims to raise the awareness of operative competence in the installation and
maintenance of electrical equipment and apparatus in hazardous environments. It does
this by providing:

Training and assessment to allow operatives to meet National Competence Standards

A realistic simulated working environment in which training and assessment can take
place
A means whereby operatives can achieve nationally recognised certification to industry
standards
A means where employers can satisfy their obligation to have competence certificated
personnel

Course Content:

Theory (2 days)
Unit 1 General Principles
Unit 2 Standards, Certification and Marking
Unit 3 Flameproof Ex d & EEx d
Unit 4 Increased Safety Ex e & EEx e
Unit 5 Type n protection
Unit 6 Pressurisation EEx p
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Hazardous Training Hazardous Environments 5 Day
EX01 to EX04 Competence Based Course

Unit 7 Intrinsic Safety EEx i

Unit 8 Other methods of protection, EEx o, EEx q, EEx m & EEx s
Unit 9 Combined (Hybrid) methods of protection
Unit 10 Wiring Systems
Unit 11 Inspection & Maintenance to BS EN60079-17
Unit 12 Sources of ignition
Unit 13 Induction to Competence Validation Testing
Unit 14 Permit to Work System and Safe Isolation

Practical (2 days)
EX01 Preparation and Installation of Ex 'd' 'e' N and 'p' Systems
EX02 Inspection and Maintenance of Ex 'd' 'e' N and 'p' Systems
EX03 Preparation and Installation of Ex ia and ib Systems
EX04 Inspection and Maintenance of Ex ia and ib Systems

During the final half-day of the programme you are required to sit written assessments in
the form of multi-choice papers which are related to the practical CVT assessments.

Benefits of the Course

Course attendance will help ensure that levels of safety within the industry are maintained
and, indeed, increased as both employers and employees have confidence that the
installation and maintenance of electrical equipment is being carried out in a competent
manner by personnel who understand the requirements of the task and have the skills to
perform it in a proper way.

Qualifications:
On successful completion of the course, the participants will receive The National
Electrotechnical Training Organisation (NET) certificate of competence issued by JT
Limited of Holland on Sea, Essex. This is the nationally recognised Certificate of
Competence.
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Ex05 and EX06 'Ex' Training
Hazardous Environments Training EX05 and
Dust Units EX06 Dust

Introduction:

This nationally recognised course provides competence based training and assessment for
electrical and instrumentation technicians working in hazardous areas in offshore and
onshore industrial environments. The facilities are unique and custom built to include a
realistic working plant and a simulated hazardous area. 'Ex' Training provides Electrical
Installation Engineering Industry Training Organisation (EIEITO) Nationally Approved
Competence based Training.

The Health and Safety Executive has supported the development of this programme.

Course Objectives:

On completion of these units you should know the following:

Unit 1 - Combustible Dusts General

(a) Relevant British, European and International Standards relating to Combustible

Dusts.
(b) Dust grouping, area and temperature classification relative to potentially hazardous
areas and for apparatus selection.
(c) Suitability of types of Ex apparatus for use in areas where combustible dusts are
present.

Unit 2 Combustible Dusts Area Classification

(a) Definition of Zones 20, 21, 22 Markings and Locations.

(b) Grades of release, ventilation and extent of zones.
(c) Principal points to be observed during, installation, inspection and maintenance
procedures.

Course Content:

Unit One

General
Directive & Standards Relevant to Dusts
Combustible Dusts, Definitions, Types & Sub-Divisions
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Ex05 and EX06 'Ex' Training
Hazardous Environments Training EX05 and
Dust Units EX06 Dust

Dust Ignition Considerations

Protective Measures Against Combustible Dusts
Safety Factors Used to Determine Maximum Permissible Surface
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Ex05 and EX06 'Ex' Training
Hazardous Environments Training EX05 and
Dust Units EX06 Dust

Unit Two

General
Exemptions
Definition of Zones
Grades of Release, Ventilation, Extent of Zone
Installations in Combustible Dust Locations
Flameproof Equipment
Inspection of Installations
Maintenance

Benefits of the Course

Course attendance will help ensure that levels of safety within the industry are maintained
and, indeed, increased as both employers and employees have confidence that the
installation and maintenance of electrical equipment is being carried out in a competent
manner by personnel who understand the requirements of the task and have the skills to
perform it in a proper way.

Qualifications:

On successful completion of the course, the participants will receive The National
Electrotechnical Training Organisation (NET) certificate of competence issued by JT
Limited of Holland on Sea, Essex. This is the nationally recognised Certificate of
Competence.
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Refresher

Introduction

This course is designed for staff who require a "Refresher" and "Update" in new standards
and who may have previously attended Hazardous Area Training. Any previous training will
have covered the 1st Edition of the EN500 series BS5501 for apparatus construction, the
Codes of Practice to BS5345 and IEC 79-17 in content.

At the outset a Formative Questionnaire will be used to identify the candidates current
understanding of knowledge in the subject and this will be further supported in the use of
Formative Questionnaires during instruction to allow the provision of appropriate remedial
training.

Course Objectives

1 This course will confirm the understanding of the:

Properties of flammable gas and liquids and zonal classification

Principles of protection afforded by Exd, e, n, p, i, q, m, o, and s
apparatus
Selection, installation, inspection and maintenance of Exd. e, n, p, and i
apparatus and systems and their hybrids
Certification and marking of apparatus

2 This course will update changes relevant to the installer and inspection/maintenance
personnel in the:

European Directives
Ex apparatus standards
Ex installation, inspection and maintenance standards
Relationship between BS 5345 and 5501 and corresponding IEC/CENELEC
Standards
Marking apparatus

Course Content

1. Zoning, Installation and Inspection to BS EN 60079-10; 60079-14 Standards

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Refresher

2. Selection of apparatus, certification and updates in labelling references

3. Protection from dangerous (incendive) sparking
4. Electrical protection in reference to explosion protected apparatus and circuits
5. Emergency switch-off and electrical isolation
6. Wiring systems and cable glanding
7. Requirements for protection Ex'd'; Ex'e'; Ex N('n'); Ex'i'; Ex'p' and Hybrids
8. Earthing practices for intrinsic safety and non-intrinsic safety
9. Inspection and maintenance general requirements
10. Inspection schedules for protection methods Exd, Exe, ExN (n) ExI. Exp
11. Initial, periodic and sample types of inspection and their practical significance
12. Preparation and use of inspection and maintenance checklists to BS IEC schedules

Competency Assessment

EX01R Installation practices for Exd, Exe, ExN & n and Ex p apparatus
EX02R Inspection and Maintenance for Ex'd', Ex'e', ExN('n;) Ex'i'; Ex'p' apparatus
EX03R Installation practices for Exia and Ex ib apparatus
EX04R Inspection and Maintenance for Exia and Exib apparatus
During the competency assessment candidates will have the Toolbox Guide available

Course Entry Requirements

Candidates will be required to satisfy either of the following criteria:

Have a COMPEx certificate of core competence for the corresponding module(s) or

Can provide evidence of satisfactory completion of training within the last 5 years, in
relation to electrical installations in explosive atmospheres.

Candidates will also be required to meet one or more of the following criteria:

To be in possession of City & Guilds 236 plus ECA AM2

To be employees of Companies which meet the requirements for membership of
EEMUA
To have experience in this aspect of work
To be from overseas and have related knowledge and to be nominated by a reputable
company
To have proven prior knowledge and/or ability
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Refresher

To possess appropriate NVQs / SVQs

Qualifications

On successful completion of the course, participants will receive a JT Limited Certificate

which is recognised nationally. If the participant does not possess an original Compex
certificate of core competence, they will receive a JT Limited Certificate demonstrating
competence in their present workplace only.
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'Ex' Training
EX07 & EX08 Hazardous Environments Training EX07 and
Petrol Filling Stations EX08 Petrol Filling Stations

Installation, Inspection and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous and

Potentially Explosive Environments

Before work is undertaken in a petroleum environment, there is a requirement that

personnel have a basic knowledge of the apparatus being used and of appropriate
methods, techniques and working practices to adopt in order to maximise safety and to
minimise the risk of dangerous situations arising.

Introduction:

This nationally recognised course provides competence based training and assessment for
electrical and instrumentation technicians working in hazardous areas in a petroleum
environment. The facilities at Falkirk College are unique and custom built to include a
realistic working plant and a simulated hazardous area. 'Ex' Training provides Electrical
Installation Engineering Industry Training Organisation (EIEITO) Nationally Approved
Competence based Training.

The Health and Safety Executive has supported the development of this programme.

It would be beneficial if candidates have previously studied City & Guilds 2391 Inspection &
Testing. Falkirk College also offers this course and further details are available on request.

Course Objectives:

The course aims to raise the awareness of operative competence in the installation and
maintenance of electrical equipment and apparatus in hazardous environments. It does
this by providing:

Training and assessment to allow operatives to meet National Competence Standards

A realistic simulated working environment in which training and assessment can take
place
A means whereby operatives can achieve nationally recognised certification to industry
standards
A means where employers can satisfy their obligation to have competence certificated
personnel

Course Content:
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'Ex' Training
EX07 & EX08 Hazardous Environments Training EX07 and
Petrol Filling Stations EX08 Petrol Filling Stations

Job Knowledge (3 days)

Legislation
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'Ex' Training
EX07 & EX08 Hazardous Environments Training EX07 and
Petrol Filling Stations EX08 Petrol Filling Stations

General Principles
Standards Certification & Marking
ATEX Directives/DSEAR Guidance
Explosion Protection Concepts (Ex d. Ex e. Ex n. Ex p. Ex ia/ib.)

Cables and Terminations

IP/APEA Technical Guidance (Sections 2, 3, 6, 14, 17 & 18)
LPG & CNG Installations
Permit to Work and Safe Isolation

Inspection & Testing

Induction to Competence Validation Testing
Reference Material
HELLA/LACOTS and PETEL Circulars
Incidents

Training & Assessment (2 days)

EX07 Preparation, Installation and De-commissioning of Petrol Filling Stations

EX08 Inspection, Test and Maintenance of Petrol Filling Stations

During the fourth half-day of the programme you are required to sit written assessments in
the form of multi-choice papers which are related to the practical CVT assessments.

Benefits of the Course

Course attendance will help ensure that levels of safety within the industry are maintained
and, indeed, increased as both employers and employees have confidence that the
installation and maintenance of electrical equipment is being carried out in a competent
manner by personnel who understand the requirements of the task and have the skills to
perform it in a proper way.

Qualifications:

On successful completion of the course, the participants will receive The National
Electrotechnical Training Organisation (NET) certificate of competence issued by JT
 Compex
'Ex' Training
EX07 & EX08 Hazardous Environments Training EX07 and
Petrol Filling Stations EX08 Petrol Filling Stations

Limited of Holland on Sea, Essex. This is the nationally recognised Certificate of

Competence.